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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was launched 2 years after the ZS5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores against the ZS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm SL1000 ZS5 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 32 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 ZS5 Fujifilm SL1000 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm SL1000 ZS5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 features outer dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 compared to the ZS5.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS5 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS5.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm SL1000 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm SL1000 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography features
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good MP (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
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tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (659g)
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (214g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
good battery life (350 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography factors
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good battery life (350 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (659g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than others (214 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
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quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (659 grams)
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others (214 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic ZS5
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 659 grams (1.45 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $300